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Exim India web site
JULY 11, 2024
  • APSEZ gets Letter of Intent to develop, operate & maintain multipurpose clean cargo berth at Deendayal Port
  • India, Russia plan to raise bilateral trade to $100 bn by 2030
  • CONCOR Q1 volumes
  • Indian delegation raises key issues at IMO Council meet in London
  • Revision in fuel surcharge on pilotage at Hazira Port due to fuel price changes
  • X-Press Feeders commences Europe's first feeder network powered by green methanol
  • Coal imports up 5.3 pc in April-May
  • PSA Singapore taking steps to mitigate impact of global supply chain disruptions
  • Increase in free storage time for empty export containers at King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam
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The Loadstar web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • Union calls more 'warning strikes' at German ports as talks restart
  • Whopping $50bn FedEx Freight? Or?
  • A rush to get cargo on a slow boat from China in time for Christmas shopping
  • Relaunch of MSC's Mustang service delayed by congestion at Singapore
  • ACP to start work on new reservoir, as more rain eases Panama Canal draught
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Marine Log web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • MARAD awards $8.75 million in Small Shipyard Grants
    Last year, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $20.8 million in grant awards to 27 small shipyards in 20 states through the Small Shipyard Grant program. This year, though,
  • Berge Bulk puts Anemoi rotor sails on a Valemax
    Singapore-headquartered Berge Bulk reports that its 388,000 dwt Valemax ore carrier Berge Neblina is now en route to Brazil fitted with four Anemoi rotor sails. Each is 35 meters tall and has

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Container News web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • Iraq launches maritime single window for major ports
    Iraq is accelerating its digitalization efforts with plans to implement a maritime single window at the major ports of Um Qasr (North and South). From 30 June to 4 July, a team of experts from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) conducted a mission in Basra to assess the support needed for Iraq to achieve its goals. As of 1 January 2024, all IMO Member States must use a one-stop digital
  • Record-breaking demand for ocean container shipping adds to perfect storm in market
    Global demand for ocean freight container shipping hit an all-time record in May amid soaring spot rates and severe port congestion. The 15.94 million TEUs transported by ocean in May beats the previous record of 15.72 million TEUs set in May 2021, according to data released by Xeneta and Container Trades Statistics. The record levels of demand in May brings year-to-date volumes to just under 74
  • Hapag-Lloyd raises full-year earnings outlook after H1 results
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd raises its earnings outlook for the current financial year after the announcement of its half year figures. Based on preliminary and unaudited results, Hapag-Lloyd achieved a Group EBITDA of approximately US$2 billion and Group EBIT of approximately US$900 million, decreased from US$3.8 billion and US$2.8 billion, respectively, in 2023 H1. "Because recent strong d
  • PSA's initiatives to mitigate global supply chain disruptions
    Since early 2024, PSA Singapore (PSA) has substantially bolstered its operational capacities to accommodate heightened activity and mitigate the impacts of global supply chain disruptions. Initiatives undertaken include reinforcing frontline capabilities, launching new berths at Singapore's Tuas Port, and reactivating berths and yard space at Keppel Terminal. Consequently, the average port wait t
  • cargo-partner expands intermodal transport network across Europe and Türkiye
    Besides offering rail transport solutions between Asia and Europe, the international transport and logistics provider cargo-partner now extends intermodal services to and from various European countries, including Türkiye, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Responding to the persistent truck driver shortage and frequent road congestion at European borders, cargo-partner has introduced a comprehensiv
  • Maersk ship unscathed after Houthi attack
    Maersk Line has confirmed that Houthi rebels have attacked another of its US-flagged ships. The 2007-built 6,648 TEU Maersk Sentosa was hit by missiles while underway in the Arabian Sea. A Maersk spokesperson told Container News , "We can confirm that vessel Maersk Sentosa (operated by Maersk Line, Limited, a subsidiary of Maersk and operating US-flagged vessels) reported being targeted by a flyi
  • MPA and NYK partner for maritime sustainability and digitalization
    Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen their partnership and advance maritime decarbonization, digitalization, and manpower development. The MoU was signed by Teo Eng Dih, chief executive of MPA and Takaya Soga, president and group chief executive of NYK, on 2 July 2024. Aligned with the
  • IRCLASS Academy delivers first Port Facility Security Internal Auditor Training Program
    IRCLASS Academy, the training division of the Indian Register of Shipping, successfully concluded the inaugural Port Facility Security Internal Auditor Training Program at Rashtriya Raksha University's School of Integrated Coastal and Maritime Security Studies in Ahmedabad. This programme also included extensive training for Port Facility Security Officers. The opening ceremony was honoured by Dr
  • Freightos Weekly Update: Rates keep climbing on early month increases
    Ocean rates out of Asia climbed significantly last week, with the latest daily prices already at US$8,200/FEU to North America West Coast, US$9,300/FEU to the East Coast, US$8,600/FEU to North Europe and US$7,900/FEU to the Mediterranean. Peak season demand coinciding with Red Sea-driven capacity constraints and congestion has now pushed Asia - North America West Coast spot rates 60% higher than
  • WinGD completes type approval for new compact engine
    Swiss marine power company WinGD has completed type approval and factory acceptance testing for its X52-S2.0 engine, providing ship owners with a new option in compact, medium-bore two-stroke engines. Testing at Yuchai Marine Power Co (YCMP) confirmed the engine's performance and compliance, while the prototype project demonstrated ease of assembly and maintenance. The X-S series, which follows t
  • German port workers strike ahead of next round of negotiations
    The collective agreement negotiations between terminals and unions in Germany have been ongoing for several weeks, resulting in strike action from union members at the ports of Bremerhaven and Hamburg. Before the next round of negotiations get under way on 11 and 12 July, Berlin-based trade union Ver.di has called for warning strikes across terminals. The Port of Hamburg (besides Frucht Terminal)
  • Port of Long Beach appoints new director of Project Controls
    On 1 July, the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners approved the appointment of Ashley Morteboy as the head of the Project Controls Division at the Port of Long Beach, the second-busiest seaport in the United States. Morteboy's appointment will take effect on 29 July. As the director of Project Controls, Ashley Morteboy will be responsible for establishing and tracking schedules, budgets, and
  • X-Press Feeders launches Europe's first green methanol feeder network
    X-Press Feeders, the world's largest independent common carrier, has launched Europe's first scheduled feeder network powered by green methanol. This sustainable marine fuel can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 65%. "Today marks a significant milestone in sustainable shipping in Europe because companies here now have a regularly scheduled network that can ship goods in a way that has less
  • Port of New York and New Jersey nears 800,000 TEUs in May
    For the third consecutive month, the Port of New York and New Jersey has surpassed a total volume of 700,000 TEUs, marking a significant milestone. In May, the US port also achieved the number one position in the United States for total TEUs and total loaded TEUs. The total volume for May reached 790,758 TEUs (439,593 containers), reflecting a 16.9% increase from the 676,311 TEUs (376,449 contain
  • Port Houston resumes operations after Hurricane Beryl
    Port Houston in Texas has resumed operations on Wednesday, July 10, after being shut down since Monday because of Hurricane Beryl. Beryl was a Category 1 hurricane as it made landfall on the Texas Gulf Coast on Monday morning, July 8, but it became a tropical depression as it moved inland. As the storm barreled through, the region and the Houston area experienced sustained winds and heavy rain, a

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Splash web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • Saltchuk wraps up takeover of US tanker owner OSG
    Saltchuk Resources has completed its takeover of the Jones Act tankers and oil tug barges owner and operator, Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG). The privately owned Seattle-based company, which also controls TOTE and Foss, has acquired all shares not already owned for $8.50 per share in cash at an enterprise value of about $950m. Saltchuk first ...
  • Duisburg starts handling Ukrainian grain transshipments
    Due to Russian attacks on Odesa, which have happened many times until now, Ukraine started transshipping its corn through the German port of Duisburg. Even today, Odesa suffered another hit in the early hours of the day that resulted in the deaths of a truck driver and a port worker. Another port worker was injured. ...
  • Monjasa grows owned tanker fleet with double acquisition
    Danish bunker supplier and tanker owner Monjasa has purchased two secondhand tankers to bolster its operations in West Africa. The 2004-built 17,200 dwt Monjasa Rover, acquired as Fure Nord from Furetank, and the 2009-built 7,900 dwt Monjasa Hunter, picked up from Christiania Shipping as Annelise Theresa, have joined the fleet as the region sees increased ...
  • Western Bulk nets $4.5m from sale of modern ultramax
    Norwegian dry bulk operator Western Bulk Chartering has bagged around $4.5m in profits from the sale of a 2019-built ultramax. The Western Oslo has been offloaded to an undisclosed buyer after the Oslo-listed company exercised a purchase option at Nisshin Shipping. "It stands as a testament to our team's expertise and strategic approach, enabling us ...
  • Filipino crew rescued from listing vessel near Cape Town
    An 18-strong crew has been rescued after evacuating in a life raft from the general cargo vessel Ultra Galaxy, listing in the Atlantic Ocean near South Africa. According to the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), the rescue effort started very early on Monday after an emergency position indicating radio beacon alert from the vessel, ...
  • Asyad Shipping in for four VLCCs at Hanwha Ocean
    Oman's Asyad Shipping has been tipped to be the company booking four VLCC newbuilds at Hanwha Ocean. Multiple brokers have placed the Omani owner behind the recently divulged deal by the South Korean shipbuilder worth around $520m, with deliveries set for 2026 and the first quarter of 2027. Asyad boasts a fleet of more than ...
  • Houthi campaign returns in earnest
    The Houthi campaign against merchant shipping is back in earnest following a pause at the start of the month. Splash reported yesterday on an attack on the Maersk Sentosa in the Gulf of Aden, far away from the Yemeni coastline - the first confirmed attack in July. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said ...
  • CMA CGM invests in French quantum computing company
    CMA CGM has invested in Pasqal, a French quantum computing firm, with the aim of developing optimisation solutions for maritime and logistics. Details on the size of the investment have not been revealed. This strategic partnership will lead to the creation of a Quantum Center of Excellence at TANGRAM, CMA CGM's training centre in Marseille, ...
  • Clean energy sector to invest $65bn in US offshore wind by 2030
    The clean energy sector is projected to invest $65bn in US offshore wind projects by 2030, which will support 56,000 jobs, according to a new report by the American Clean Power Association (ACP). The ACP said in its 2024 Offshore Wind Market Report that there were currently 12GW of projects with active offtake agreements, including ...
  • New Times Shipbuilding presses ahead with new drydock construction
    New Times Shipbuilding, one of China's largest privately owned shipyards, has received local government approval to build another drydock, and has already sold a number of slots for the new facility. New Times has sealed a string of containership orders for the new 700 m long drydock in recent weeks for delivery in 2027 ...
  • TS Lines reenters transpacific trades
    Taiwan's TS Lines is reentering the transpacific trades for the third time, one of a raft of smaller carriers tempted by today's sky-high freight rate environment. Alphaliner is reporting the carrier will deploy a couple of extra loaders to the US west coast later this month before establishing a vessel-sharing agreement with Singapore's SeaLead Shipping ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • Ro/ro market still sizzling despite added tonnage, tariff threats
    Automobile shipments, especially electric vehicles from China, are strong, while high container rates and capacity shortages are pushing breakbulk, project cargo and equipment shippers toward the ro/ro sector.
  • Changing booking environment for ocean freight key to DCSA's traction
    Electronic booking standards across ocean carriers would make it easier for shippers and forwarders to do business with a range of capacity providers, says the Digital Container Shipping Association.
  • Capacity overplay, dipping volumes put elevated China-India rates in reverse
    Forwarders cited two plausible factors for the price move - excess capacity pumped into the market and a moderation in cargo booking demand due to improved shipper inventory levels.
  • German container ports hit by two-day 'warning' strikes
    An ongoing wage dispute between the ver.di union and port employers is continuing to disrupt operations at some of the busiest container shipping hubs in North Europe.
  • Infrastructure, green energy projects to boost Houston breakbulk activity
    Spillover talk is surfacing, but a shift has yet to materialize at Port Houston while oil and gas-related steel demand is on the downswing as rig counts drop.
  • INTTRA platform market share loss suggests new landscape for ocean freight booking
    Shippers and forwarders now have a range of options to book with ocean carriers, who themselves have developed direct online portals to lure smaller ocean freight buyers.
  • US retailers upgrade import forecast for sixth straight month amid strong sales
    The revised forecast from the National Retail Federation comes as US consumer spending remains strong despite higher prices for merchandise and various supply chain challenges that have increased shipping costs.
  • Charleston clears vessel backlog, but expects some delays through November
    The port was able to clear all the recently anchored vessels, helped by a temporary reopening of all Wando Welch's berths last week amid a 10-day pause in project work.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • ESG advocate BlackRock doubles stake in offshore vessel giant Tidewater to $600m
    World's largest asset manager has become largest holder in Texas-based OSV provider
  • Container sale and purchase transactions slowing after busy first half
    Alphaliner lists MSC as the largest buyer and Maersk among biggest sellers
  • Danaos Corp lifts latest neo-panamax newbuilding order tally
    Greek shipowner has added a seventh 8,258-teu vessel to its orderbook
  • DHT bags rare VLCC time charter
    VLCC period fixtures have been slow to come by in 2024
  • First-half capesize S&P deals hit record high powered by Chinese and Greek buyers
    Far Eastern players dominate acquisitions in what has been an unprecedented period for big bulkers
  • HD KSOE lands $250m VLGC order
    South Korean group reaches 122 ship orders for 2024
  • New digital scheme aims to attract more women and young people to seafaring careers
    Shipping bodies launch digitalisation campaign to aid seafarer retention and recruitment
  • Saltchuk seals $950m OSG takeover after two-thirds of investors tender shares
    Tanker owner to become seventh business unit in sprawling maritime conglomerate
  • Shipbuilding giant HD KSOE lands $250m order for VLGCs to continue hot streak
    HD Hyundai Heavy Industries arm reaches 122 ship orders for 2024
  • 'World's largest cement carrier' ordered by shipowner NovaAlgoma
    Joint-venture partners opt for methanol dual-fuel with newbuild order
  • Gianluigi Aponte circles as Kmarin eyes container ship exit at benchmark price
    South Korean owner said to be selling last two boxships to MSC
  • Why didn't Tony sell at the top? Ardmore Shipping heads first-half tanker shares rally
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at second-quarter share performance for shipping stocks
  • 'Sustainable shipping milestone': X-Press Feeders launches first bio-methanol boxship in Northern Europe
    Fleet of bio-methanol fuelled feeder vessels will operate out of Rotterdam
  • Tankers return to Texas terminal after storm Beryl swerves south
    Short-term disruption unwinding as rates remain stable
  • Evangelos Marinakis adds $1.25bn container ship order to huge newbuilding drive
    Deal marks the first time Capital Maritime has ordered boxships in China
  • Monjasa raids Christiania and Furetank for tankers as Red Sea chaos boosts demand
    Danish bunker group now has more owned ships than chartered vessels for the first time
  • Western Bulk banks big profit after flipping ultramax in deal with Japanese shipowner
    Operator said deal displays its 'commercial acumen'
  • John Fredriksen builds DOF Group stake to $141m ahead of Maersk Supply takeover
    Tycoon's investment in offshore vessel owner's private placement lifts him above Bank of New York Mellon
  • Reborn shipyard Hengli Heavy banks $1.3bn from parent to fuel expansion efforts
    Shipbuilding and steel processing capacity to be expanded after order streak
  • Attacks in vital shipping waterway slashed and raiders left empty-handed
    In the majority of incidents, crew were uninjured with perpetrators escaping empty-handed
  • New container shipping boom promises to push Hapag-Lloyd operating profit over €2bn
    World's fifth-largest liner carrier earns as much as $4.6bn on strong demand
  • TRF selldown extends with disposal of product tanker pair
    Reported sales brings deal total to 12 over last 10 months
  • Saverys family orders sixth hydrogen powered offshore wind vessel
    Deal completes series of newbuildings due from 2025
  • Braemar boss James Gundy sitting on £2.6m stake after share award
    CEO sells some vested stock to meet tax liabilities under bonus plan
  • Big deals and fierce competition: How Danske Bank is tackling shipping in a bull market
    Global head of shipping Einar Stavrum sees loan book as stable
  • Raft of tanker newbuildings flow to N2 Tankers pool enjoying 'really exciting' results
    Boutique aframax operator is also looking at growth through long-term charters and new shipowner partners
  • NYK strikes mega deal to buy 40-plus ship fleet from Eneos Ocean
    Eneos Ocean will retain a minority stake in new company set up to take over its VLGCs, bulkers and product tankers
  • NYK Line teams with MPA in sustainability and manpower initiative
    Duo hope tie up will accelerate collaboration on ammonia-fuelled vessels and other sustainability-linked skills
  • Salvors rush to save stricken Ultrabulk vessel off west coast of South Africa
    South African authorities say all 18 crew of Ultra Galaxy have been safely rescued
  • Eastern Pacific tanker heads to Senegal as crude exports ramp up
    Analysts tip production to hit 80,000 barrels per day next year for Africa's newest exporter

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American Shipper web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • Extreme weather blocks vessel traffic around South Africa
    Extremely rough seas have made it impossible for commercial shipping to operate around the lower end of South Africa, adding to supply chain disruptions.
  • German startup grabs pre-seed funding for container logistics platform
    Northbound looks to expand its product development after raising $1.4 million in funds.

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Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin
Darwin/Strathpine
Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.
US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade
Geneva
The World Trade Organization believes so
84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China
Rome
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry
GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time
Genoa
In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated
Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med
Valencia
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance
Paris
Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.
Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Leghorn
The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date
APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company
The Hague
The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal
Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi
Naples
Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area
Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market
Schindellegi
Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer
A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer
Copenhagen
The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company
Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers
Rome
In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports
Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard
Bucharest
The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one
Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation
London
TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises
Hanover/Trieste
Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032
ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports
Brussels
Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels
China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale
Beijing/Hong Kong
Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports
PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall
Singapore
Sharp increase in operating costs across the board
Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months
Cagliari
In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%
Beijing
Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)
Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024
Hong Kong
Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues
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AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class
In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%
Genoa
Cruise and ferry passenger decline
ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US
Washington
Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC
Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear
London
Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods
Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic
Barcelona
Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta
Augusta
A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled
In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%
Hamburg
Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)
Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen
ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications
Geneva/Montreal/London
London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport
London
The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months
For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential
London
TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella
Hanover
Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year
ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports
Madrid
67% reduction in lost work days per year
Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM
Leghorn
Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders
Trieste
Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024
Shanghai
In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell
Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia
Venice
New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected
In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports
Paris
In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February
Miami
Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year
Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland
Bern
In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)
CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year
Hong Kong
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US
DHL Acquires CRYOPDP
Bonn/Nashville
The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare
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Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles
Leghorn
The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published
COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024
Shanghai
The related turnover increased by +124.0%
The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published
Genoa
Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera
Trieste
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026
Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil
Genoa
The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships
Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros
In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values
Padua
Revenues up +17%
Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships
Geneva
New flagship "MSC World America" delivered
German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024
Berlin
Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes
NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China
Lugano
It will be taken over in 2027
Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade
Brasilia
Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation
A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies
The Spice
ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited
The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday
Genoa
It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa
Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation
Brussels
Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal
The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed
Rome
It has become a single digital access point to documents and services
In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%
Wiesbaden
The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.
APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal
New York
Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected
Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal
Padua
The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February
Algeciras
Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing
New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami
Miami
The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years
In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%
Oslo
Traffic down on almost all global routes
Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities
Rome
It was signed today
In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy
Genoa
It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres
COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%
SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia
Venice
Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion
(Daily Mirror)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
››› File
Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia
Melzo
Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua
Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month
Valencia
The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification
Leghorn
It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition
Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded
Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good
Rome
Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation
PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification
Genoa
The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system
Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector
Rome
Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia
50,000 square meters of yards prepared
The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community
The Spice
Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility
Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal
Sydney
Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars
The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate
Brussels
Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels
Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods
Rome
Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th
Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February
Hong Kong
However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.
Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024
Piraeus
The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries
At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded
I go to Liguria
The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed
UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality
Verona
The main task is to build a project financing program.
Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Creditors' appeal rejected
The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February
Singapore
Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)
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